Match Overview
Fixture: Spain vs Germany
Kick‑off: 21:00 CET (20:00 WAT)
Venue: Stadion Letzigrund, Zurich, Switzerland.
Broadcast Info
Live coverage is available via UEFA broadcast partners. In the UK, the fixture will air on BBC One and iPlayer with a build-up from 20:00 BST.
Match Context
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Spain arrive unbeaten in this tournament, having topped their group and secured a 2–0 quarter-final win over Switzerland. They aim to reach their first-ever Euro final.
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Germany, Serbia’s dominant force, edged past France on penalties in the quarters despite playing with ten players for most of the match. They will be without key players Kathrin Hendrich and Sjoeke Nüsken, suspended.
Tactical & Team Updates
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Spain coach Montse Tomé has praised her squad’s cohesion and confidence, especially from midfielder Alexia Putellas, who has led preparations with conviction.
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Germany, guided by Christian Wück, rely on the defensive resilience and match-tempering displayed in the France game. Defender Rebecca Knaak emphasized the team’s mental strength as the cornerstone of their campaign.
Key Players to Watch
| Team | Key Players & Roles |
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| Spain | Alexia Putellas, Aitana Bonmatí, Clàudia Pina – orchestrators of Spain’s possession game. |
| Germany | Ann‑Katrin Berger – the reliable goalkeeper who preserved the win against France; Jule Brand, Klara Bühl – dynamic forwards expected to challenge Spain’s defence. |
Tactical Battle & Predictions
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Spain are favorites, sporting a fluid possession-oriented style averaging over 73% ball control and leading the tournament in goals (16 scored).
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Germany will depend on their disciplined defence and goalkeeper heroics, aiming to replicate their quarter-final resilience.
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Simulations give Spain a ~54% chance to advance, with Germany close behind at ~46%, making this fixture a finely balanced contest.
Stakes & Outlook
A victory for Spain would mark a milestone, advancing them to their first-ever Women’s Euro final, while Germany aim to reach their record-ninth title match. This encounter promises to be a defining clash—an established powerhouse against the new era of world champions.